Panagyurishte Marks 150 Years Since the April Uprising with Rich Cultural Program

Main Highlights of the Program:

• Opening of Exhibitions and Book Presentations: "Relics of the April Uprising", "April with Brush and Palette", "The Panagyurishte Region - Contributions to the Church-National Movement During the Revival"
• Theatrical Performances: "Boriana", "Divided Time", "Notes on Bulgarian Uprisings", "Children of the World"
• Musical and Folklore Events: National Festival of Choral Art, International Dance Meeting, Festive Concerts
• Historical Reenactments and Rituals: "The Path of Courage", "Living History", "Courage and Self-Sacrifice - Panagyurishte 1876", "Following the Bloody Letter's Path"
• Scientific and Educational Forums: National Scientific Conference "The April Uprising of 1876 - Path to Freedom, Parliamentarism and Statehood", Student Forums, Competitions

Notable Dates:

• April 20: Flag Procession, Youth Flashmob, Award Ceremony
• May 1: Liturgical Procession, Flag Raising, Memorial Service, Military-Historical Reenactment
• May 2: Nationwide Pilgrimage to Historical Site Oborishte with Living History, Folklore Program, and Multimedia Performance
• May 16: National Festival of Brass Bands and European Night of Museums

The program includes participation from students, amateur artists, professional theater troupes, orchestras, and international guests, placing strong emphasis on education, patriotism, and passing on historical memory to new generations.

Source: Zname.info